Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine, 867-886. Semissis (Gold, 13 mm, 1.39 g, 6 h), debased and reddish in color, Syracuse, 868-879. bASILЄIOC Crowned bust of Basil facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. CONSTANTI Crowned bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Anastasi 581. DOC 14a. SB 1714. Attractively toned and sharp. Minor bang on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection.